DISCOVER HEALTH

I'm going to pause on the vitamins league for a while, fruity info advertisement in between. Punica granatum, wondering what that is? It's the scientific name for the fruit I'm about to expose you to. Since I mentioned about the wonderful pomegranate in my previous post, I'd like to share just a little bit more on this fruit. I just can't get enough of it.So, I'll write as much as i can so everyone can enjoy it's taste and it's goodness knowing just how magnificent it is. Eat it raw,juice it or turn it into a meal! Here are the "DID YOU KNOW?"s on pomegranate. It's a super-food, packed with antioxidants,even greater than blueberries, cranberries, oranges and green tea.A great free radical scavenger. It's a cancer fighter.(particularly breast cancer,lung cancer and prostate cancer) Aids an ailing body. Gives the skin a healthy glow,shine and just youthful looking. An anti-inflammatory agent, ease arthritic pain. Take it in conc...

As far as my knowledge takes me, I'm not aware if a vitamin B4 is in existence. So, getting back on track, I bring you Vitamin B5, a.k.a. panthothenic acid. Firstly I'd like to feature Miss Pomegranate. Hehe. What pomegranate has to do with this article? It's one of nature's wonders that contains high levels of Vitamin B5 and I fell in love with it I had no choice but to babble about it. It's sweet aroma, it's captivating taste, ah! What a lovely fruit. Okay, that's it. Apart from Vitamin B5,this exquisite fruit also contains high fiber, copper , vitamin C & Vitamin K. Let's move on with the health benefits of Vitamin B5:- Stimulates adrenal glands, insufficiency causes exhaustion of the glands. Increases production of cortison. Maintains nervous system development & manages stress. Having a low on Vitamin B5 may lead to depression, sleeping problems(insomnia),fatigue,skin disorders and mood swings. Increase vitality. Helps bulk up muscles...

Here comes vitamin B3, we can get it through the food we eat and produced in the body with sufficient amount of tryptophan(an essential amino acid found in the body ). Vitamin B3 is needed to;- convert carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into energy. Regulate blood circulation. Maintain a healthy nervous system. Prevent migraine. Maintain skin's health. Dilate blood vessels & increase blood flow. Prevent cold hands and feet. treat schizophrenia(in Mega-doses) Assist production of DNA.   Provide pregnant women with essential nutrients. Signs of insufficient amount of Vitamin B3 in the body are pellagra, fatigue, weakness, reduced appetite,inflamed skin, blisters, sores and burns in the mouth/tongue, vomiting, diarrhea and mental confusion. Where can we get Vitamin B3? Here's where:- Nuts and peanuts. Rice bran & rice polishing. Brown rice. Green veggies. Liver. Sunflower seeds. Wheat germ and whole wheat products.

Vitamin B2 doesn't offer much for us, but still it is vital. It mainly maintains and improves the health of our eyes, nails,hair and essential for general health.  It is capable of preventing and slows down cataract development.  It is also essential in metabolism, particularly in the process where carbohydrate is converted into sugar to produce energy. Assists in the breakdown/ production of fatty acids. Prevents and used in the treatments for migraine headaches, acne and rheumatism. For normal reproduction processes and growth. Also acts as an antioxidant and increase body's capability of fighting diseases Protects the nervous system, thus warding off alzheimer's disease, carpal-tunnel syndrome, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Capable of reducing stress, anxiety and fatigue. What happens when we don't get enough of it? We'll get a sore tongue and cracked lips. When this happens, it indicates a malnutrition, gastrointestinal problems or a side effect fro...

Okay, now comes the B group of vitamins. Starting with Vitamin B1. What roles does this particular vitamin plays in our health? Let's check it out:- Promotes growth. Essential for protein metabolism. Anti beri-beri. Anti-neuritic. Anti-aging. Promotes heart muscles and stimulates brain action. Aids digestion and metabolism of carbohydrate. Improves perilstalsis. Prevents constipation. Maintains red blood cells count. Improves circulation and prevents edema. Insufficient amount of B1 in our diets may lead to beri-beri, tingling/loss of sensation in limbs, weakness,  congestive heart failure, lack of urinary control and mental disturbances. In rare cases, it could cause permanent brain damage and severe heart disease. cucumber soya beans green leafy veggies YK Bee pollen JH Soya protein Unpolished brown rice Above is some of the sources where we can obtain our daily needs of Vitamin B1. Where else contains Vitamin B1;- brewer's yeast. Wheat...

Getting into the topics of vitamins, lets start Vitamin A, an obvious choice in accordance to the law of alphabets. To choose between Vitamin A can be found from supplements and food sources, what comes from the nature is always better though. Why do we need vitamin A in our diets?Here's why:- Contributes to better tissue oxygenation. Improves tissue in cell walls stability. Aids in secretion of gastric juices and protein digestion. Promotes growth and vitality. Helps maintain testicular tissues. Essential for pregnancy and lactation. Nourishes skin and hair. Prevents eye diseases. Keeps mucous membranes and linings healthy. Required for visual pigment synthesis. A cancer restrainer. So,which foods contains this particular vitamin? Colored fruits and veggies.(red,orange,greens) including tomatoes, squashes,green leafy veggies,kale, spinach,yam,melons.peaches,apricots,nectarines and sweet potatoes. Eggs. Whole milk. Fish liver oil. Honey and Bee pollen We can try...

2000 years ago, ginger was used as a prescription in oriental medicine. A close relative of turmeric & cardamom, ginger root prevents motion sickness effectively.Widely used in cooking, biscuits, made into beers and teas, ginger benefits the body in various ways. Zingerone, shagoals and gingerols are the chemical properties contained in the ginger, or some may call it ginger root. These compounds are the cause of it's pungent and spicy aroma and taste.Not only that they are what makes ginger a worthy consumption. Eating fresh ginger, dare you? This is said to be a good remedy for subsiding coughing, vomiting, abdominal distension and fever. Steamed and dried ginger is good for relieving abdominal pain,lumbago and diarrhea.Sometimes bloated stomach is treated with ginger beer, it eliminates gases effectively. However, a cup of ginger tea may be a better option, as ginger beer is available in carbonated versions,thus it contains unhealthy levels of sugar. Powdered ginger is a...

When I first learned about the existence of 'chicken soup' , I mean the motivational book series, I was clueless what the title had to do with chicken soup. Now I comprehend it's a metaphor.Chicken soup means to create a warmth atmosphere and calms down an erratic mind while providing strength to our body system,just as the real thing would do. Why are we talking chicken soup today? The flu season has come with its associates, cold and coughs. Having a well-made soup can help our body recover rapidly. Here I have some wonderful chicken soups recipe that you can try to prepare at home. So lets play chef for the day and diminish that flu. Classic chicken soup What ingredients needed? the most important is of course, the chicken. (use any parts you like,this recipe is for one whole chicken but you may alter it according to your preferance) 1Kg of carrots(chopped into cubes) 1Kg of celery(chopped into cubes) 4 cloves of garlic(crushed) *Note: slicing up garlic increa...

So, you go to the store and get yourself a tube of toothpaste. You pay for it and you go back home. Then, what do you do with the toothpaste? This maybe a silly question, the reason? The discovery of the toothpaste that does more than just solely cleans our mouth and its associates. Imagine, what more can a tube of toothpaste do for you? Clueless? Here's the lead on greenzhi toothgel, a toothpaste that serves 101 uses in our daily lives. Read it to believe it. At first, I was flabbergasted, stunned, confused and endured a rush of emotions upon learning about this particular toothpaste. Call me absurd or expressing in exaggeration,but would you not pause at that squeezed toothpaste offered to you- TO BE SWALLOWED? So did I. I'm not crazy, but honestly this toothpaste can be eaten. It's safe for consumption, and you know just how clumsy kids get at teeth-brushing, why not give them a safer option so that if they gulped down some toothpaste it wouldn't do them any harm,...

What do we do everyday? I bet most of us tend to forget about the most vital yet less acknowledged actions we make daily-breathing. If we don't breathe what happens? I think we all know what the answer is. Did you know that the way we breathe has an impact on our health? It does, and surprisingly most of us breathe wrongly in ignorance. I just found out about this myself,so let's find out about breathing techniques that may not only improve our body constitution but relax our emotions altogether. Once you learn the technique of breathing in a rightful manner, practice makes perfect. Observe your breathing . Sit comfortably and shut your eyes.Focus on how you breathe.Ignore the surroundings,yes but don't totally clear out your mind, relax yourself but within your capacity limits. Just be at ease. Exhale slowly in the count of 10, if you can't try 6,try to increase the length gradually. Why start with exhalation? Well, when you blow out more air, automatically you...

Always in a rush? No time for a work out? Don't fret..Exercising doesn't have to be time-consuming.Here are some simple quickie trainings you could squeeze into that hectic schedule of yours. 5 easy steps to improve your fitness. *Note; Regular strength training prevents injuries,protects joints and improve posture. Do these trainings for 3-5 days consistently in a week for desired results, all the best! =) calf raise Step 1; calf raise. Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, arms on the side(with dumb bells or two water bottles,filled with water). Exhale slowly as you raise your heels off the ground, you'll be tip-toeing now, be in this position for 10 seconds, inhale slowly as you put your heels back on the ground. Repeat for 10 times or more. Step 2; Abdominal crunch. Lying on your back, bend your legs on flat feet, hands behind your head or ears. Slowly lift your shoulders and upper-back ONLY, without pulling your head or neck as this may strain your neck...

Have you ever thought of your immune system? What is it? what it does? How can we strengthen it? How does our behavior, consumption & activities alters the immune system? The immune system is our body's defense line, protecting and warding off toxins, threatening organisms, and maintaining the homeostatic equilibrium state in our body. The immune system starts from the skin, which protects us from external pollutions and invaders. Not many of us realize that the skin plays an important role in warding off viral enemies in the first line of defense. Thus, preserving your skin's well-being is the first step to provide your body with a well-guarded barrier. Once the skin is breached, here are what the invaders are about to face next:- Phagocytes T Cells B Cells Natural killer cells (NKC) The lymphatic system is part of the immune system, providing defense against disease causing organisms. Lymph is a watery fluid circulating all over the body ,leaking into blood ves...

With the joy of giving birth to a cute little baby, some women leaps into dilemma as their bodies are not as fit as they were before pregnant. It not a big deal, for nine months you've gained extra kilos,which is essential weight gain for preggy mummies, once your baby is out your body itself will start the necessary processes, bringing your body back to a normal state. But it needs some time. No worries. Losing weight after giving birth is easy. The flab we gained during pregnancy is usually water,not fat deposits, hence it's easier to get rid of. However, in some cases that flab gets stubborn and decides to linger around a bit longer. It's normal for weight to spike up with pregnancy, and as easy it comes it's usually easy to shed off, here are some easy, possibly effective ways to get back that flat tummy. Take it Easy Don't rush things, take it easy and let your body heal gradually. Miracles don't happen overnight. Don't worry about your weight, it...

Nuts are great substitution for junk snacking. If you don't fancy nuts, here are the reasons why you should maybe start considering them in your menu. Studies have proven that nuts consumption offers tremendous health benefits. What kind of nuts are we talking here? All kinds, including cashews, almond, macadamia,walnuts,pecan,brazil nuts and even the common peanuts . Men who ate nuts at least twice a week had a 47% lower risk of cardiac death and a 30% lower risk of dying from coronary-artery diseases than those who didn't eat nuts. Women who ate 140gm of nuts in the week were 35% less likely to suffer heart attacks than women who ate less than 28gm per month. Eating a handful of pecans daily lowers cholesterol by 11.3%. Peanut butter could be a part of your diet! yipee! As it provides the same benefits as the nut itself. Walnuts contains melatonin, which destroys free radicals , which are by-product of cellular metabolism. Brazil nuts contains selenium, an antioxidan...

Day and night are two different phases of degrees. The present sun is now hotter then ever, can you feel the heat? Under the hot, scorching sun, we tend to get dehydrated inside and outside, thus we get thirsty and get ourselves something to drink. What do you do when your skin gets dried up and thirsty? Drinking water provides solution for your internals but the skin is directly exposed on the outside,resulting in rapid loss of moisture, you need more than just water consumption to protect your skin from the UV rays(ultra violet rays) and keep it well moisturized to maintain its radiance and wellness. Why do we need to be protected from the UV rays? It's not just about a heated discomfort, it brings danger to our skin. The most obvious result from exposure to the sun is tanned skin. Why does the skin gets a tan anyway? Because it's burned, it deteriorates the skin's well-being leading to wrinkles, damaged skin tissues, and it is a major factor in skin cancer. This is why ...